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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
Two Good Dog Stories.

The other day our Newfoundland dog
was playing on the porch with our little
girl, four years old, when she opened the
gate and went out. The dog did not fol-
low her Some time afterward theehild's
mother came out, discovered her absence
and said 10 the dog
Where is Nellie ~
The dog looked as if he knew, and wag-
ged his tail furiously.
Go this instant" said the mother,
and find Nellie and bring her home"
Out over the gate flew the dog and
started down the street TO neighbor's
house not far OIL Nellie was playing
there, inside the house, and saw the
dog come and scratch at veranda win
dow
81 know what he wants" said the little
girl he wants me to go home, but Pm
not going TO do it!
The dog was not admitted, but he lin
gered near, ike Mary's little lamb, and
when two ladies called presently he
brushed il past them through the door.
Then, rushing upto Nellie, he seized her
dress with his teeth, and began dragging
her to the door. An attempt was made
to drive him of, but he growled and held
his place. The little girl, beginning to be
frightened, gave UP all resistance, and
trotted home by his side, and he deliver
ed, her with an air of triumph into
her mothers hands. What instinct :"
would lead dog to do that?
A suburban resident was walking at
night, not long ago, across meadow.
and losing the path in the darkness, fell
into ditch. His dog collie, had been
running about in an ainlless say oyerthe
field. Gathering himself up the gentle
man called the dog, and crouching over
him said, sharply
Now, see here, Mac want you 10
show me the path across this meadow
Go right ahead Of me, do you hear, and
show me the path-show me the PATH"
The dog obeyed to the letter With his
nose to the ground he followed the path
faithfully, with his master at his heels,
clear across the meadow, until he had APP
preached to within two or three rods of
the field. Then he began to wayer from
side 10 side as if looking vainly for the
path, and showed great confusion, and
even shame. Next day the gentleman
went over the ground by daylight, and
discovered that at the point where the
dog began to waver the path was entirely
lost in the thick gras$.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

wayw II went from one 10 another sor
miles from crowd 10 crowd and they
obeyed the command As sise swelling
shout went on, the surgiBe erpwd return
ed They fsced the other way, and along
the sery road which cover
ing mob bad taken three hours before,
the zsnie men marched, with the tread
Of soldiers, to meet the enemy. They
knew now that they we're led to victory"
-. YicLak,a I'm Inn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
That's the Way She Put 1t.

Well, | s'pose Lyddy's married p
said the deacon, asking Aunt Sally after
an old sweetheart Of his. She was a
nice gal, and s'pose she's done we'll ?~
Well. yes; she's married an got three
sons; one'sa murderer, ones liar, an
the others a paupei livin' on the
town"
La how's that?" said the deacon.
why, ones doctor, t'other lawyer,
an the thirds parson.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

shiloh's vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all sympsomsof Dyspepsia- Price 10
and rs cents per bottle Sold by Geo W.
Benford & Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
An Improbable Train Robbery

A band of robbers, it is said, tried tc
rob train bound north, from Florida
three years ago; but though they met with
some resistance that was about all they
did meet with.
One robber got a package of flea pow
der, SET of false teeth and chestnu;
bell.
Another secured white vest, a hufia-
10 oyercoat and small wet alligator,
He did not know he had secured the alli-
gator until two hours later when look
of pain spread over his face, and one OF
his companions removed him from the
small alligator which, it seems, had be-
come much attached 10 the robber by
means of the brow of his pants
The mans pants, | mean
Another got diary for '73, an audo-
phone and truss.
Still another got cigar, spectacle
case and case of small pox.
In my opinion man is IA fool who will
sit up nights and lose his rest in order to
rob trains when he can 60 to Congress
and get his little work in on the surplus.
Biz Me-.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Herring are so plentiful in the Susque
hanna river at Port Deposit. Md, that
they can be hauled out by the cart
load.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.

As a general family remedy for Dyspepsia,
Torpid Liver. Constipation, etc, hardly
ever use anything else, and have never been
disappointed IN The effect produced; ii seems
70 be almost perfect cure for all diseases of
the Stomach and Bowels
W. j MrELgoY. Macon. O..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Over seven thousand houses are owned
in New York city by the Astor family,
who keep large number of architects
constantly busy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure
is sold by us OF, a guarantee. ltcures Con-
sumption. Sold by Geo. w. Benford 4 Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

sIeepless nights made miserable by that
terrible cough. shiloh's Cure is the rem
edy for you. Sold by Geo, W Benford 4
Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

H0NE0PATIIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Tenders his services 20 the people Of Somerset
aud vicinity. Calls IN town and country prompt
it attended To- Can be found al oihce day or
southeast corner Of Diamond, over knepper :
shoe Store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
How's
Your Liver !?

Is the Oriental salutation.
knowing that good health
cannot exist without a
healthy Liver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bowels
are sluggish and eonstipated,
the food lies in the stomach
undigested, poisoning the
blood; frequent headache
ensues; a feeling of lassi-
tude, dependency and ner-
yousness indicate how the
whole system is deanged.
Simmons Liver Regulator
has been the means Of re-
storing more people to
health and happiness by CIV
ing them a healthy Liver
than any agency known on
earth. 1t acts with extraor-
dinary power and efficacy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
NR. H. BRUBAKER
DR wM. RAUCH

Tenders his professional services TO the citizens
Of Somerset and vicinity. Office in residence on
Main street west of Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
DR f. W. BLoUGH,

Tenders his professional SERVICES 10 the citizens
Of somerset and vicinity. Office IN Posi- once
Building
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
DR. H. s..KIAIMELL, ;.

Tsp5erS HI. professional services 70 the citizens
Of somerset and vicinity Unless professionally
engaged he can De found at his Office on Main 81
East Of Diamond.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
WIN. II. KOONTZ,
w ATnORNEl-AT-LAN,
L

VII give prompt attention 20 business entrusted
o., ~ care ia Somerset and adjoining counties.
na'ra In Printing House Row, opposite the Court
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

,u business entrusted 10 their care viii be
sreedilv snd puuctuaily attended to. Ufhce ON
dei+. 6-,ss street opposite Mammoth Block.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
EsrABLIsatD 1927

II /. BAER,
IL. ATTORNEY
49, somerset, Pa,
WiU practice In Somerset and adjoining coln-
49,. 81 business entrusted 10 lim viii receive
rn,nip, auenton-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
The Watch Stops.

Does it affect watch 70 stand near
dynamo machine when it is IN motion p
was asked of the superintendent of our
electric light station.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
Trespass and Trespassers.

Wild beasts, birds and fishes, which
have no owner, become the lawful prize
Of any one who can kill or capture them,
often inhabit land or water that is the
subject of private ownership, and, by
entering thereon without permission in
search of game, the sportsman becomes
a trespasser. Not only are there in this
country large tracts Of unenclosed land
belonging either to the State or to pri-
vate ownerssaRhea do not exclude the
sportsman sEefrom, but the "custom
of the country" in most localities is to
permit him to enter on any ''unposted"
land in pursuit Of game, subject only to
liability for such damage as be may
cause to the land itself. In regard to
enclosed and cultivated lands such license
by custom has been denied.
Upon the whole, it may DO said that
the sportsman cannot claim any legal
right to enter on private property in
pursuit of game based on the custom SO
to do. The right to hunt or fish on land
or water may be founded on custom,
prescription, grant or license. A right
by grant may be given by the State as
the owner of game or fish in public lands
or water may be founded on custom. pre-
scription, grant, or license. A right By
grant may be given by the State as the
owner Of game or fish in public lands or
waters. or BY the private owners Of real
property. The right by grant requires
writing which, as the right to kill and
carry away game on land is "license
of profit" should be based on sufficient
consideration, and Should be executed
with the legal formality of deed of
land A verbal license is sufficient to
justify an entry upon private property
to shoot Or fish, and it is good until re-
voked But if the sportsman remains on
the land bis license to be there has been
revoked, or if. having got leave to come
upon the land for specified purpose, as
to cross over it. or to gather nuts, or eat
his lunch. be should proceed to hunt or
fish. he would become trespasssr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
The Basis of Agriculture.

Soil is the basis of all agricultural
operations. 1t is largely mineral in its
character, although all good natural soils
contain considerable, but very varying
proportion, of vegetable matter, which
is chiefly partially decomposed and in
the condition called mold or humus.
The constituents of soil may be regarded
either Ms TO their relative size, or with
reference to the chemical characters.
The bare fact that the article we are
considering is called a soil indicates that
its particles have that degree Of fneness
that they will retain some moisture, aud
that some portions Of them are so fine as
to yield up some Of their soluble con-
stituents to water standing in contacts
with them. Most soils will, il carefully
examined, be found to consist Of stones
and gravel Of various sizes, course sand
fine sand, very fine sand, powder, very
fine powder, impalpible powder. and ma
terial SO fine that If spoonful Of the
soil be put into a goblet Of water it will
render the water turbid, 60 that it may
not settle and become clear for several
days. Now, the coarser particles Of the
soil, it will be apparent, are not Of much
use to the plant. 1t is the finer portions
which are most readily acted upon by
the influences Of the air and water, heat
aud cold, to produce plant food, while,
at the same time, they afford to the seed
soft bed, aud to the roots mellow aud
favorable ground through which to spread
ind 10 which to hold.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
agricultural.
Horses for the Farm.

1t is with horses as with men, SAYS
the american Cultiuator. Large size
and great weight do not always indicate
the possession of the greatest strength,
much less OF that more important quail
ty, endurance. When our civil war
broke out army surgeons were often
surprised to find that many soldiers of
apparently excellent physique. large.
hearty and strong, broken down early
under the hardships of the march, while
others that at FIRST seemed more frail
toughened under exposure, and rallied
quickly when in hospital from wounds.
We are told that "the spirit of a man
will sustain his in6rmities, but wound
ed spirit who can bear 2" He is no clear
sighted lover of the horse who does not
see some applicability of this quotation
to his favorites. The life, spirit and
energy of thoroughbred horse seem
more akin TO the finer attributes Of a
noble man than are the characteristics
of any other domestic animal. The horse
possesses great intelligence, and at the
best of contrasts with some brutal and
inhuman owner, and almost as strongly
as the satirist has portrayed in bis mock
ing representation Of traveller CULVER,
who was left in bis wandering to con-
template the great inferiority of man as
compared with the Hounhymas in the
land whee their supremacy was un-
questioned.
A horse at his best must be well bred
we'll fed and have received during not
only his own life, but generations be-
fore, a great deal Of intelligent human
kindness. 1t is not possible to build up
at once horse, however perfect in form,
that has not enjoyed these advantages.
If we hear occasionally Of neglected or
even abused young horses that afterward
prove great winners on the turf, it is al
ways easy to show that they owe their
success to some strain of blood further
back that has the making of spirit and
endurance in it, These horses, better
cared for in their later years, produce
progeny that excel themselves. And,
aside from all desire for increased speed,
the energy and especially the endurance,
which characterizcs the best race horse,
are almost equally important for farm
uses and heavier work anywhere
Weight counts for something in heavy
labor, but character counts for still more
Add to the massive proportions Of the
Clydesdale or the more compact solidity
of the Percheron light strain of the
old Diomed. Messenger or Morgan blood
and there can be little doubt that it will
produce an animal fitted alike for the
heaviest pulling or for good travelling on
the road.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
TABLE LINENS.

lot 60-inch Unbleached Loom Damask,
30c per yard; worth 81 10.
lot 60-inch Unbleached Loom Damask,
40c per yard; worth soc.
lot 60-inch Unbleached Loom pamask,
45c per yard; worth Goo.
lot 92-inch German Damask, soc per
yard; worth 90 l2c
lot 70-inch Half Beached German Dam
ask, 75c; special value
LOT 70-inch Unbleached German Damask,
ST.; reduced from 81 25.
Ga inch Bleached Damask, soc per yard;
worth so
72-inch Beached German Damask, s5c; re-
duced from ST.
A small lot (23 pieces) 72-inch Irish Dam
ask, choice siyles, 81 per yard; would be
good value at ST rs
A small lot IL pieces) " inch Irish Dam
ask at ST. 10; worth 81 81 10.
A nice line Of new and choice patterns of
72-inch Irish Damask al 81 80, | rs, and
rs per yard. Each Of these lots are below
regular value.
Colored Table Damask from 25c per I'd. up.
We have lot of Renfrew Turkey Red
Damask in remnants. These are new de-
signs, perfect goods and desirable lengths
value SOC per yard; our price 40c
ga Dan1ask Table Covers, with or without
fringe, 81 25.
All sizes and styles of Colored Table Gov
ers, Table Sets, in plain white or with red
border, S-4, So so; 1914, 80; 1874, 5.
Damask Table Sets, in cream, blue and
pink, l0-4, 81 IS; 1874, 8 rs.
Damask Table Covers, without fringe, 1914
So so: l0xl4-4, so; l0xl6-4, so.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18

binder Irvine.
CLIPPER MOWERS,
HORSE RAKES,
WOOD PUMPS,
DOUGLAS FORCE PUMPS,
FENCE WIRE,
FIELD ROLLERS,
MANURE SPREADERS,
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS.
CORN SHELTERS,
Silver & Deering Feed Cutters,
Sinclair Feed Cutters, Rifles Patent
Grindstone, for grinding Reaper Knives,
Young America Corn and Cob Mill.
Harrows Of all kinds and sizes. Farm
Bells. Wheelbarrows. Lightning HAY
Knife, Monumental Churns, Cylinder
Churns, Staff Churns, Well Buckets.
Measures, Horse Buckets, Trace Chains,
Curry Combs. Horse Brushes, Hames,
Whitewash Brushes, Forks, Picks. Sho.
wells, Spades, Hoes and Mattocks -
Grindstones and Fixtures. Hay Rakes,
Pillow Handles, Back Bands. Hatcbets,
Axes, dc.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18

An old strawberry patch plowed un-
der gives excellent returns in succeed
ing crops of grain vegetables and fruits.
This is owing largely to the fact that
the strawberry ground is pretty we'll
fertilized. also in the mass Of roots and
foliage turned under to rot. Thus it
has double manuring.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18

An excellent mode of utilizing any
spare time Of winter is clean up and
burn all dried grass and weeds. Trim
ming the trees and vines may be done
any time between now and spring.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
NAPKINS,
TOWELS.

l6x32 Huck Towel, loo.
i9x3s Washed Huck Towel, IL lie.
30x40 Turkish Towel, IL Lee.
22x44 Loom Towel. l8c.
22x44 Bleached German Damask Towel,
23c.
24x45 Huck Towel, zoe.
24x46 Hnck Towel, 25c
Undressed Bleached Huck Towel, So rs per
dozen.
24x42 Germso Damask Knotted Fringe
Towels 33c.
A nice line Of finer grade of Towels, in
plain white and colored borders.
new lot of Fancy Turkish Towels, Bu-
reau Scarfs and Tides
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18
Special s. Asel,Os'tsyss
NOTICE TO BUYERS OF
III oUsrrUfNlsHlNe GOOD s.

SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. LARGEST LINEN DEPARTMENT IN
unlimited number Table
carrier and stock do Our prices warranted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-02-18

Run the roller over the field wherever
the wheat has been thrown up by the
frost.
The Republican journal., 1887-09-29
Suggestions of the Pension Commissioner

Gen. John G.. Black, commissioner of pen
sions, in his annual report to the secretary of
the interior, makes the following suggestions
1. That the allowance of two dollars per
month to minor children be increased to five.
2. That the act of June 16. 1880, be so
amended as to permit the benefits of the act to
be extended to those who, subsequent to the
date of its approval, from an aggravation Of
their maIady may have become helpless.
3. That the existing laws relating to Wiu-
ows' pension certificates, can only bear date
from the day on which she files her application,
and that they may be amended SO as to allow
the commencement of the pension to date
from the death of the husband, the other con-
ditions required by law being as at present.
4. That section AIS of the revised statutes
be SO amended as to prohibit the payment of
more than one pension to the same person.
5. That the law requiring the pension to be
graded according to the rank Of the claimant
at the time of injury, be amended so that the
sdercd by the commission in determining the
amount of pension.
6. That the present rate for deafness be in
creased to $50 per month for total deafness,
with intermediate grades to be determined
according to the degree of disability.
I. That discretion be lodged in the COM
missioner in correcting discrepancies in the
rates Of pension for loss of limbs, or Congress
be asked to establish table of rates for loss
of limbs.
8. That the law be amended 50 that the
commissioner be authorized to pay pension
to the wife of the pensioner, or suitable per-
son OH behalf of the children. when the habits
of the pensioner show him to be unfit to re-
ceve or disburse the pension.
The report shows that there were Mt the
close of the year four hundred and six thous-
and pensioners.
There were added to the rolls during the
year the names of 81, 1914 new pensioners. The
names of 27O9, whose pensions had been pre-
viously dropped, were restored to the rolls.
and during the same period the names Of 1851
The amount paid during the year was S73,
4G3, ISL, an increase of IS, 500, $50.
The Republican journal., 1887-09-29

10 THE EDITOR OF TIE Journal: | noticed
quite an extended letter in your last issue In re.
Sard to what the Goth Maine Vols. did in the battle
OF Gettysburg. Now, have no comments to make
on that letter, only that the Goth Maine was most
gallant regiment and better Commander never
went into war than Gen'l Chamberlain, then Col. of
the Regiment But want to say a few words for
the old 18th Maine Vols, Col. Heath commanding
AT that memorable battle the 18th were held in re
serve until the afternoon of the 3rd day of July.
We were then sent to the front, halted on Little
Round Top and ordered to lay down, and not q
man to move or fire a gun until ordered. Gen.
Hancock was riding in front of us all the time we
We're lying down. Advancing upon us was n
whole division OF Rcbs. Massed In solid column
they were coming straight for us. We were not
ailowed to move until the front of the rebel
division was within nearly 20 feet of us then
ten i;ancoek gave the order, Rise and give them
III, every old soldier knows what man the
Gcnl was to sWcar) which did to the entire
satisfaction of the Rebs, for they stopped very
suddenly. had the privilege of firing twice, then
was shot in the head and laid out but not long. I
got up and about as soon as was my feet re.
ccived shot in my right wrist that finished me
Tor the fight but the Regiment stood their ground
for6 or rounds when the Rebs gave way and the
boys went after them with fixed tayonet and
captured some prisoners and took several pieces
of altIcr! that the llth Corps lost earlier in the
day. Now, Col Foglcr and Col. Heath wake up
and tell the people what you know about the good
ol'l 10Th Maine Vols. | should like to hear from
ANY of the boys that can v1qtc letter than can
Yours Re~pt., j. l.. BIEruEN
Co. c. 10Th Maine Vols.
Erie, Pa, sept. 4, lss1.
The Republican journal., 1887-09-29
The Old Elm TO Obed.

The elm tree that stands high the hill in Nor
rll where Erhraim Rowe and Israel Woodbury.
now live-the old home of Obed Drew-was plant
ed when Obed was child to mark the four corn,
erS of land and is among his earliest recolections
of his play ground. After fifty years absence in
the west Obcd returns and the following is what
the tree said to him, as nearly as he could under
stand it
Here comes my friend Obed,
And how do you do?
Time worn and weary,
But still 1t is yOu-
One Of the youngsters light-hearted and free
That spent life'- gay morn on this hill here with
One of the youngsters whose feet brown and bare
Long, long ago trod this ground where we are;
one OF those youngsters who little then knew
hat life had in store for that bare footed crew.
Wen, obcd, we've met again, Just YOU and l.
6nt none OF the rest of our comrades are nigh.
lhey long since have scattered, all left this old
Many are not living but some are living still
And those who are living are fast Fastening on
10 the end of lifc's Journey and will be gone.
Yes, Obc,i, long time ago You knew me
When we were both young, Il Juvenile tree,
Late brought from the forest and placed where |
stand
To watch and to keep these four corners of land
Ny roots in this soil were soon shaking their thirst
My branches reached skyward, quite modest at
first,
But as time rolled its years round grew as you
From wee little sapling to a mighty elm tree.
W heh the zephyrs are waving my top 10 and fro
lhese words they are saying in WhispcIings low.
here are your four corners right here's where
they be,
lou'll find them just here at the roots of this tree
think I've been faithful-indeed, have not
Through all these long years I've stood here In
this spot,
Eve endured each cold winter quite through to its
end
Heiled all the storms that the storm king could
send,
Wresiled with each tempest that ragged DER this
hill
And yet right end up am standing here STILL
sun watching these corners; still keeping my trust
Whlie the hands that transplanted me long since
were dust.
Wen, all things must perish. Each dog has Its
day
Even things we most cherish must all pass away;
The weak and the mighty alike have to fall
rather Time, the great reaper is after us all,
ANA sooner or later, as the fatcs shall deem best
Your friend the Old elm tree go with the rest
lheh who'll guard these corners; who'll watch
DER them still
"hen the elm tree no longer is seen ON the hill?